Last Sold Price
3 beds1,225 sqft$203/sqft
985 Vance Neck Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

Description

Are you looking for a quiet restful retreat with the feeling of being out in the country but close to all major thoroughfares? Then look no further. This charming ranch on 2.86 acres will do the trick! Upon entering you will notice that the living room is nice sized with hardwood floors, a large fireplace with mantle and raised hearth and a new picture window overlooking the countryside. The kitchen has a newer Silestone countertop and the cabinets have been refaced. This room leads into the dining...Are you looking for a quiet restful retreat with the feeling of being out in the country but close to all major thoroughfares? Then look no further. This charming ranch on 2.86 acres will do the trick! Upon entering you will notice that the living room is nice sized with hardwood floors, a large fireplace with mantle and raised hearth and a new picture window overlooking the countryside. The kitchen has a newer Silestone countertop and the cabinets have been refaced. This room leads into the dining area with door to the large screened porch. What a great place to pass a cool Autumn day! 3 bedrooms and a bath round out the main level. The basement has loads of storage space and an extra room that just needs carpet and it would make a great rec room. There is a 3 car detached garage with extra space for a workshop. Come check out this home and make it yours!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/11/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laurie A Brown • Keller Williams Real Estate-Newark
    P: (302) 354-2080 labrown@kw.com

Property Details for 985 Vance Neck Road

Status
MLS #
1003607826
Days on Market
43
Taxes
$1,819 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
2.86 AC / 124,582 SF
Tax ID Number
13-019.00-007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
BAYVIEW
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,225.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Middletown, DE

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$235,000 | 14 South New Road, Middletown, DE 19709
1/16
1

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3
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$232,500 | 46 North New Road, Middletown, DE 19709
1/15
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3
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$270,000 | 7 South New Road, Middletown, DE 19709
1/40
3

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2
Bedrooms
1,060
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$265,000 | 1809 St Augustine Road, Middletown, DE 19709
1/16
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3
Bedrooms
1,125
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$318,000 | 2481 Dupont Parkway, Middletown, DE 19709
1/21
5

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4
Bedrooms
1,128
Square Feet
0.81
Acres
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Sold 05/23/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$260,000 | 202 Cottage Street, Middletown, NY 10940
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$250,000 | 3 Rosedale Avenue, Middletown, PA 17057
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Sold 01/10/25

3
Bedrooms
1,140
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
9

$250,000

Sold 10/07/24

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,305
Square Feet
0.45
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 985 Vance Neck Road

Stories1Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size2.86 AC / 124,582 SF

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Property Information for 985 Vance Neck Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District County ID: 300200396893
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: South Of The Canal (30907)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $49,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $19,700
  • Zoning: S
  • Tax Lot: 007
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $10,000
  • Concession Remarks: settlement help
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,225.00
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 230X564
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 985 Vance Neck Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #885118114

$249,900
Dec 11, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #385118114

$249,900
Dec 11, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003607826

$249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #885118114

$249,900
12/11/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #385118114

$249,900
12/11/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003607826

$249,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 985 Vance Neck Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,886 ($324 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,225 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,225 SqFtStories1Lot Size124,582 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN13-019.00-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 985 Vance Neck Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Odessa High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 985 Vance Neck Road, Middletown, DE 19709
$249,000
3
1,225
124,582
$820,000
3
3,650
474,804
$425,000
3
1,550
233,482
72,745
$637,850
5
509,652
$81,500
440,391

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